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BioBlitz Aims to Gather Data for New Wildlife Crossings

The wild-life crossing project is in its pre-construction phase. Crossings serve to prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions and improve migration route connectivity.

By Jesse CoronadoApril 21, 2026April 21, 2026

A collaboration between students and biologists is moving forward in gathering data on flora and fauna on the fatal-for-wildlife Highway 20. The program contributes to the Bend to Suttle Lake Wildlife Passage Initiative, managed by Central Oregon LandWatch the Oregon Wildlife Foundation, COLW’s fiscal sponsor. The Initiative aims to create a solution to the hundreds of wildlife-vehicle collisions along the 35 miles of Highway […]

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Warning: Wildlife on Highway

Project to protect wildlife passage across Hwy. 97 sees a reduction in collisions between vehicles and animals

Damian FaganNovember 28, 2018January 14, 2025

Many Central Oregon drivers fall into two categories: those who have hit mule deer and those who know someone who has. Fortunately for both deer and driver, a 4-mile section along Hwy. 97 south of Lava Butte now provides both with safe passage. In June 2012, the Oregon Department of Transportation completed the Lava Butte […]

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